1
as in message
a piece of conveyed information
the latest communication from the crew of the space station
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as in contact
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation
we haven't been in communication with him since he left for the Alaskan wilderness
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Recent Examples of communication
The researchers used brain scans from ABCD to identify differences in the organ's structure and communication networks.
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Jon Hamilton, NPR, 11 June 2026
These include 360-degree night-vision CCTV, sonic defense, bear deterrent, and communication systems.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Parents deserve communication and respect.
—Carlos Rivas Jr, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Countries use such technology for satellite imaging, communications and navigation.
—Emma Burrows, Fortune, 30 May 2026
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Jon Hamilton, NPR, 11 June 2026
These include 360-degree night-vision CCTV, sonic defense, bear deterrent, and communication systems.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Parents deserve communication and respect.
—Carlos Rivas Jr, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Countries use such technology for satellite imaging, communications and navigation.
—Emma Burrows, Fortune, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
Noun
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Aiyuk’s latest message was clear in its frustration but not always in its wording.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Gregg Popovich, the former Spurs head coach, wanted to convey a message to the team.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
Noun
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But Clark drew contact in the lane, giving herself two free throws to give the Fever back the lead.—
Ian Miller,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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That practice has carried over to the game, where Castle has scored 18 points in the first half, on 7-of-8 shooting from the field, several of which have come through contact.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Residents can contact Denver Animal Protection dispatch at 720-913-2080.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Not exactly anthology but hardly contiguous narrative, Koosha’s film works best as a kind of dispatch from a troubled moment, giving us human snippets to understand what can be an abstract violence.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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This mindset is perhaps best exemplified along the craggy Cornish coastline, where hundreds of miles of public trails have been thoughtfully preserved in a light-touch way.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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As for the new Ultra Nitro 7, the model introduces Nitrofoam Elite, engineered into the sockliner and footbed to compress and rebound instantly, delivering energy return with every touch.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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